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Snipers Aiming to Assassinate up to 40 Leaders of Zimbabwe Opposition Party

Snipers Aiming to Assassinate up to 40 Leaders of Zimbabwe Opposition Party

05.19.08 posted by pondy 837 views no comments image
Zimbabwe's opposition has alleged the military is plotting to assassinate its presidential candidate using snipers. The opposition claims an elite team of 18 snipers was preparing an assassination of Morgan Tsvangirai as well as 36 to 40 of their party officials. This sort of leadership decapitation would allow President Robert Mugabe to remain in power.
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Zimbabwe vote recount confirms opposition's win

Zimbabwe vote recount confirms opposition's win

04.27.08 posted by pondy 410 views no comments image
It took a month but Zimbabwe's election commission announced today that in fact the opposition did win control of the country's parliament. The next step will be the release of the highly anticipated presidential results. All independent observers believe Robert Mugabe lost, but has used his control in an attempt to hold onto power. After a long wait, this is a positive step forward.
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1000 People A Day Fleeing Zimbabwe

1000 People A Day Fleeing Zimbabwe

04.21.08 posted by jason 289 views no comments image
As violence takes hold in parts of Zimbabwe while the nation waits for the election recount to be completed, many have chosen to leave. The New York Times is reporting that approximately 1,000 people a day are streaming into South Africa as refugees from the crisis in Zimbabwe. They bring with them stories of murder and despair from a country teetering on the brink.
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Assassination Plot Against Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Delays His Return

Assassination Plot Against Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Delays His Return

05.17.08 posted by pondy 181 views 1 comment image
Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai on Saturday postponed his expected return home to contest an election run-off after his party discovered an assassination plot against him. Tsvangirai had been in South Africa for several weeks after fearing for his life during the contested recount. With the runoff now slated for several weeks from now, Zimbabwe remains a dangerous place.
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Post-Election Violence Worsens in Zimbabwe

Post-Election Violence Worsens in Zimbabwe

05.07.08 posted by jason 168 views no comments image
Gangs of ruling party youths beat to death 11 opposition activists in a single remote Zimbabwean town Monday, setting a gruesome new standard for the post-election violence surging through that nation, according to opposition party officials. The violence was intended to weaken opposition resolve ahead of a possible runoff election.
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Zimbabwe Lawyers, Fearing for their Lives, Escape to South Africa

Zimbabwe Lawyers, Fearing for their Lives, Escape to South Africa

06.08.08 posted by pondy 77 views no comments image
Activists say Zimbabwe may be facing an exodus of human rights lawyers because of a crackdown by President Robert Mugabe's regime. Now they are escaping to South Africa, with many facing the risk of death if they remain within the country. The opposition party leadership has been arrested off and on this past week and is in need of legal representation.
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Zimbabwe Opposition Party Faces Critical Decision

Zimbabwe Opposition Party Faces Critical Decision

05.03.08 posted by jason 146 views no comments image
Zimbabwe's opposition party is in a difficult bind. If they partake in a runoff, they feel President Robert Mugabe will steal it, as he did their previous win, when the election seemed certain to go their way on one ballot. However, should party leaders refuse to support a second round of voting, Mugabe will retain the office. The crisis continues in Zimbabwe.
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China Shipping Weapons to Zimbabwe

China Shipping Weapons to Zimbabwe

04.19.08 posted by jason 152 views 1 comment image
Yesterday, South Africa refused weaponry cargo bound for Zimbabwe on a Chinese vessel. Considering the post-election crisis in Zimbabwe, South Africa wanted no part in the delivery of arms of that country. However, the ship is now on its way to Angola, where it can be offloaded and then delivered to Zimbabwe. The larger question is this - why is China shipping weapons to Zimbabwe?
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Could Zimbabwe Be the Next Kenya?

Could Zimbabwe Be the Next Kenya?

04.01.08 posted by jason 190 views 1 comment image
Zimbabweans are anxiously awaiting more results from Saturday's election, which have been slow to emerge. President Mugabe's government is warning that any calls for this election to be declared for the opposition is equivalent to a coup d'etat. Could this be Kenya all over again?
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Zimbabwe Police Storm Opposition Office

Zimbabwe Police Storm Opposition Office

04.25.08 posted by jason 132 views no comments image
Armed riot police have raided the headquarters of Zimbabwe's main opposition party in Harare and arrested scores of activists.The situation in Zimbabwe continues to spiral into a crisis that at any moment could turn violent. Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has fled Zimbabwe, fearing for his safety. More election results are expected to be released this weekend.
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